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Running Outside the Comfort Zone

An Explorer's Guide to the Edges of Running

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Running Outside the Comfort Zone

By: Susan Lacke
Narrated by: Cris Dukehart
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Running offers much more than road racing!

After a decade of writing about running, sports columnist Susan Lacke found herself in a serious running rut. The runners around her seemed to be thriving, setting goals, and having fun, but her own interest in running was lackluster.

Seeking to reengage with the sport she once loved, Lacke spent a year exploring running in its many shapes and forms, taking on running challenges that scared her, pushed her, and downright embarrassed her. From races with giant cheese wheels to a regional wife-carrying competition, a naked 5K to climbing the dark stairwells of the Empire State Building, Lacke's brave forays and misadventures are chronicled in wondrous and funny stories.

Running Outside the Comfort Zone uncovers the brash, bold, and very human sides of running, and along the way Susan rekindles her own crush on America's favorite all-comers sport.

©2019 Susan Lacke (P)2019 Tantor Adventure Travel Running & Jogging Adventure Sports Cycling Funny

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A witty and honest look at what it is to be (or want to be) a runner.

Honest Inspiration

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I wasn’t feeling it at first, but, a few chapters in and I was hooked!

Excellent book

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A lot of struggles, but a good ending. I like how the author thinks and is very real about the subject.

Good ending....

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I could not have enjoyed this book anymore. Susan’s words inspired me so much. It was exactly what I needed to hear. I couldn’t be more excited about running. I am now training for a half marathon, something I have been putting off for years saying I didn’t have the time to train.

Inspiring

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Susan Lacke writes another book that makes you feel anyone can just go out and do it. And just for that it’s worth the read. Now to go for a run!

Inspiring Every Person Story

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I love the realness of this book. Susan shares her thoughts and fears in a way that make us feel “normal” for having similar ideas! I’ll be sharing this book with my running group:)

Great listen!

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For all of us who never think we are “real” runners Susan is a humorous and real encouragement!

She also is a fabulous writer who makes you feel like you are running along side of her.

Highly recommend

Real, funny, and encouraging

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narrator was amazing, got into character for each story, enjoy every part of this book.

better than expected

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Enjoyed this book immensely. The author was funny and gave some great advice. I never knew there was so many “off beat” races. It was fun to hear of the author’s experiences with them. Definitely worth reading.

Light & relateable

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so relatable as a runner. Susan laid out all the self doubt and internal comparisons that I do. great book. So funny and heart warming.

Relatable

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